Likely Super El Niño building: a non-alarmist take on the risks

Likely Super El Niño building: a non-alarmist take on the risks

June 22, 2026 · 31 min · Episode 1424

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The episode discusses the potential impacts of the El Niño climate phenomenon on commodities and equities.

Today, a sober and thorough look at the risks for key commodities and equities on the powerful El Niño climate phenomenon building in the Pacific, one that could prove the most intense humanity has experienced in many decades. Saxo Head of Commodity Strategy takes you through the potential commodity impacts and reminds us that some areas can see positive outcomes even if key food commodities and even mining output could suffer significant disruptions. Saxo Equity Strategist Ruben Dalfovo looks at the impacts for key equity supply chains, insurance and energy. This, a round-up of what to look for in the week ahead as the US dollar is in breakout mode and more on today's pod, which is hosted by Saxo Global Head of Macro Strategy John J. Hardy. Links Ole's recent thorough survey of the key commodities markets that could see an impact from El Niño Ruben's recent piece look at El Niño risks from an equity sector angle, particularly the impact on supply chains. As mentioned on today's pod that while the equatorial Pacific is heating up, there is a "cold blob" in the North Atlantic, possibly suggesting something is going wrong with the important AMOC, the critical Atlantic Ocean current…

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